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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389,898.70, 584,903.84 and 120,049.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389,898.70, 584,903.84 and 120,049.68 is: 180,091.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389,898.70 : 584,903.84 = 120,049.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389,898.70/584,903.84 = 120,049.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389,898.70x = 584,903.84 × 120,049.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389,898.70x = 70,217,515,898.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,217,515,898.25/389,898.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,091.69

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